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Washita County, Oklahoma

Biographical Facts

David Lee Walters, Democrat. Served from 1991 to 1995. Born November 20, 1951, near Canute, Oklahoma, in Washita County. He graduated as valedictorian from Canute High School in 1969, and from the University of Oklahoma in 1973, with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. In 1977, he earned as Master of Business Administration from Harvard University. Walters worked as a project manager in the administration of Gov. David Boren, and later served as assistant and associate provost at the OU Health Sciences Center where, at age 29, he became the youngest executive officer in the university's history. On November 6, 1990, Walters was elected Governor of Oklahoma, carrying 75 of the state's 77 counties.

Walters is the son of Harold and Evelyn Walters.

Contributed by Marti Graham, August 2003. Information posted as courtesy to researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the families mentioned.


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